Season 31 - Series 5 (2010)

The Big Bang

Last Updated 28 Feb 2013 by Harry Ward

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The Big Bang

6.70 Million

The Big Bang

Series Episode Number: 769

First Broadcast: Sat 26 Jun 2010 - 06:06:00pm
Running Time: 53 minutes 40 seconds

Appreciation Index: 89

Audience Share: 36.9%
Chart Position: 10
Recorded on Mon 18 Jan 2010 in Upper Boat Studios at these locations
Archive State: HD

The Stone Dalek closes in on the Doctor, and reality's last hope is a little girl who still believes in stars.

Characters include uncredited
The Doctor		Matt Smith
Amy Pond		Karen Gillan
River Song		Alex Kingston
Rory		Arthur Darvill
Amelia		Caitlin Blackwood
Aunt Sharon		Susan Vidler
Christine		Frances Ashman
Stone Dalek		Barnaby Edwards
Dave		William Pretsell
Mr Pond		Halcro Johnston
Tabetha		Karen Westwood
Dalek Voice		Nicholas Briggs

Production Team
Writer		Steven Moffat
Director		Toby Haynes
Producer		Peter Bennett
Incidental Music		Murray Gold
Title Music		Ron Grainer
Stunt coordinator		Crispin Layfield
Executive Producer		Steven Moffat
Creator of the Daleks		Terry Nation
Director of Photography		Stephan Pehrsson
Visual Effects Designer		The Mill
Designer		Edward Thomas
Executive Producer		Piers Wenger
Executive Producer		Beth Willis
Casting Director		Andy Pryor CDG

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